Our Goal is Simple:To help as many people as possible avoid spine surgery.

HAVE YOU BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE?

Facts About Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease occurs over time with age as the cartilage in
your body changes. This disease can also occur from repetitive strains,
such as in physically demanding work, or through an accident or serious
injury that weaken the cartilage.

Changes usually start long before they can be detected in imaging techniques,
such as x-rays, yet it is still important that symptoms are treated quickly
to prevent additional wear. Our Non-Surgical Spine Center can look at
the underlying causes of your symptoms and treat the root causes of degenerative
disc disease before they become truly debilitating.

Common Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease

The structural changes of your discs includes the decrease in water and
protein. Disc dehydration, or “desiccation,” is often given
in MRI reports as an underlying cause of degenerative disc disease.

Common Symptoms & Pain

No two patients experience the same type and level of pain however, there
are a few common symptoms that our Bolingbrook non-surgical disc and laser
center often sees. When the disease affects the lumbar spine, patients
most often report light pain that will occasionally flare up.

In addition, symptoms are generally:

Located in the lower back, hips, and upper legs

Generally worse when sitting upright

Worsened by movements like bending or sitting

How Can ProMED Pain Rehabilitation Institute Help?

Degenerative disc disease is relatively common and rarely requires invasive
surgery. We provide treatment for pain caused by degenerative disc disease
in many patients each year without turning to medications, injections
or surgery. This breakthrough treatment has no down time, no side effects,
and no pain during the process.

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